Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Overall responsibilities and duties: 

The Division CBU & SG&A controlling Director is primarily in charge of managing the CBU controlling, R&D and SG&A controlling activities for the Division, supervising all the related monthly closing, forecast, budget and Strategic plan financial activities. He (she) is the owner with his team of the consolidated financial view per CBU of the past, current and future financial KPI’s of the Division, and is the business partner of the CBU’s for The Division. As part of the Finance management team, he (she) will also supervise the SG&A expenses, and will take part of any financial role per delegation from the Finance VP. 

The main missions of the role are:  

Lead a senior team of CBU controllers, SG&A and program controllersLead and coordinate a team of senior CBU controllers, whose role is to become the true CFO of a CBU, providing any relevant finance support to the CBULead a back office team of program, SG&A and R&D controllers, identify and train new talents that will become operations, programs or CBU controllersDevelop the financial awareness of the management of the Division, providing training, from basic financial to expert levelEnsure all financial related procedures and tools regarding CBU, Program and R&D controlling are implemented and followedDevelop, execute and control internal finance procedures in accordance with Group procedures and policiesEnsure site and program activities are compliant with Faurecia Finance related procedures, and internal control basicsEnsure consistency and standardization of CBU/Program/R&D controlling processes within the BG/divisionParticipate to the definition of IT tools and ERP to improve CBU/Program/R&D controllingAct as a business partner toward the CBU, R&D and SG&A related community, and provide recommandation to the managementProvide accurate reporting of all SG&A costs of the Division, build forecast, budget, Strategic plan, and provide analysis and cost reduction plansPropose to the management action plans resulting from relevant analysis in order to achieve the operational targets (especially regarding program profitability)Supervise with CBU controllers all programn related financials (RFQA, IBP, Budget & Forecasts)Ensure financial awareness of CBU teams, train and suport regarding financial implications of commercial decisionsAlert and arbitrate in case of discrepancies, or any financial risk / opportunity.Analyse and challenge main programs gap to benchmark (BOP costs, Process costs, development costs)Support finance activities of the Division: Provide controlling analysis including variance analysis/standard costs, margin/programs, hourly rates, budgetary control, per CBU and OEMContribute to the forecast, budget and strategic plan build up for the Division, and insure the consistency Operations & CBU views. Provide and manage all necessary information requested by internal and external auditors, or any Group or Business group team (Programs loss to completion, profitability per programs, program dashboard)

 

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Minimum education level:  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.

Experience:

7 years professional including strong accounting backgroundPlant Controlling experience required in order to lead profitability per CBU/Programs activities accuracySenior Team Management / Business partner profile

Skills & Competencies:

Communication agility with non-financials (CBU’s, Operations, support functions) Teamwork and ability to detect and develop talentsCommitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia’s Code of Ethics and Code of ManagementWhat we can do for you At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.  We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development. We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count. We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility.  Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world) We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans. Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy. Why join us

FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.

With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.

As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.